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DJ Hero: Bundle with Turntable
About this item
- The ability to battle your friends or jam together at home or online with two turntables or one turntable and a Guitar Hero guitar controller.
- Game bundle including software for Xbox 360 and the exclusive DJ Hero turntable/mixer controller that allows players to scratch and mix their way to hero status.
- Variety of unique musical content featuring in the form of 80+ DJ mixes pulled from multiple genres including Hip Hop and Dance music fused with Rock, Pop and R&B.
- Variety of multiplayer co-op and competitive modes including DJ vs. DJ, DJ + DJ and DJ + Guitar.
- Engaging and easy to pick-up rhythm based gameplay in the Guitar Hero tradition.
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Product information
ASIN | B0028ZNX68 |
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Release date | October 27, 2009 |
Customer Reviews |
3.9 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #92,784 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games) #2,254 in Xbox 360 Games |
Product Dimensions | 18.3 x 11 x 3.9 inches; 4.2 Pounds |
Type of item | Video Game |
Rated | Teen |
Item model number | 95849 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
Item Weight | 4.2 pounds |
Manufacturer | Activision |
Batteries | 2 AA batteries required. |
Date First Available | May 7, 2009 |
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Be the life of the party! The makers of Guitar Hero introduce an entirely fresh and innovative way to experience your favorite music. With DJ Hero you will be the life of the party as you spin and scratch more than 100 songs into unique mixes. Get ready for a whole new phenomenon in music.
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Although the Guitar Hero series has only been around since 2005, the gobs of exposure--or perhaps over exposure--that it has received has fueled an understandable amount of skepticism among many gamers regarding the future of the overall franchise. After all, once a music game has conquered single player, two-player, artist-specific, full band multiplayer and handheld action, where does it go? Answer: into the DJ booth with DJ Hero. Recently I was able to spend some time with a Xbox 360 demo of the game that has been making the rounds, and here is what I came away with. .caption { font-family: Verdana, Helvetica neue, Arial, serif; font-size: 10px; font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; } ul.indent { list-style: inside disc; text-indent: -15px; } table.callout { font-family: verdana; font-size: 11px; line-height: 1. 3em; } td.vgoverview { height: 125px; background: #9DC4D8 url(https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/G/01/electronics/detail-page/callout-bg.png) repeat-x; border-left: 1px solid #999999; border-right: 1px solid #999999; padding-left: 20px; padding-right: 20px; padding-bottom: 10px; width: 250px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; }
Challenge yourself with realistic DJ gameplay mechanics and multiple point multipliers.
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Put your old Guitar Hero axe to work in DJ and Guitar mode.
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Go head-to-head against a friend in DJ vs. DJ mode.
View larger. Action in DJ Hero revolves around a Guitar Hero style note highway which streams color coated prompts toward the player, in the role of DJ, who input these via the bundled game-specific wireless turntable/mixer controller. The turntable portion of the controller is made up of a realistic platter that spins all the way around in both directions when pushed by the player and has familiar green, red and blue buttons attached on top. The mixer half has a sliding three-position fader bar, a button used to activate star power like "Euphoria" gameplay sections which temporarily double point multipliers, an effects knob and a hidden control panel containing your console's standard navigational buttons. Gameplay takes you through pre matched, two-jam tracks, with the green and blue buttons oriented on the left and right edges of the note highway and on the platter representing these, and the red button in the middle providing a spot to add samples, which can be changed at various times in the game with the effects knob. Players must perform three main types of DJ actions when prompted by the note highway: taps, which are beat matching actions requiring the pushing of buttons on the platter; fader bar moves indicating either a selection of one of the two tracks during the jam, or a mix of the two; and scratching, which entails selecting one of the two tracks on the platter and moving the turntable quickly up and down. In addition, players can activate Euphoria strategically, as success throughout sections of a track fills the Euphoria meter at the left, and shoot for the additional bonus of a Rewind, given for perfection in certain sections, and allowing the player to replay that same section again for additional points.
It's interesting how this latest release in the series parallels the historical deconstructive trend in actual pop music, which saw Hip-hop, Electronica, House, and other musical genres rise through the use of DJ sampling and mixing techniques, but does this mean that DJ Hero will enjoy as much success and be as good a play experience as some of the Hero games that came before it? Only time will tell, but after a few hours breaking it down on the DJ deck myself, it seems to me that the game has a major thing going against it, and an equally important positive thing going for it that together will probably decide this for most players. The negative is that the controller used is a bit more difficult to operate than any used in earlier games, except perhaps the drums of Guitar Hero World Tour, while the positive is that the overall gameplay is as fun and infectious as any seen in the series.
To be clear, the controller issues alluded to are by no means a deal breaker. More than anything else, what the vast majority of players will be challenged by in the DJ Hero controller is their unfamiliarity with a DJ deck. As popular as DJ influenced music is in reality, not too many fans per capita have had hands-on experience with the tools of the trade, unlike the legions of Guitar Hero fans, purchasing in their millions, who are at least somewhat familiar with how a guitar, drum and microphone work. Another inconvenience related to the controller is its fairly cramped layout, with both sections residing right next to each other and no apparent way to create space between the two pieces without disconnecting them. This is enhanced by the fact that in many cases the controller may be more easily worked from a high platform in front of the standing player, potentially making this lack of space even more of a problem. But as with any new controller type, muscle memory will kick in with practice and players become more comfortable with the basic DJ mechanics of the game. There are also some simple hints doled out by the in-game tutorials that should be heeded, like when scratching make sure to let go at the end of each scratch, and anchor your hand to the turntable deck with your thumb to avoid spinning the platter too wildly. Also, the two pieces of the controller can be swapped to allow for left-handed play, and thankfully DJ Hero's development team recognized that discouraged players are not a good thing and did away with the familiar Guitar Hero scenario of AI audiences booing a player off the stage. If you are screwing up they will still let you know, but at least players will always get the experience of finishing. At the end of each set you are rated at 1-5 stars, where the more stars you get the more tracks are unlocked and DJ gear is made available to you. The gradual organization of the game's four play settings also help you build confidence by introducing more advanced skills as you progress. In Easy, players primarily use tapping and a simplified form of scratching. The Medium setting adds fader bar functionality. Play on the Hard level requires precise directional scratching, where you must scratch in the same direction as the note highway. The assumption is that Expert level bumps things up even farther, although this level was not available with the demo played.
Finally, as part of the fun built into the game, players can expect various ways to play and experience the game. These include a variety of gameplay modes including single player, a head-to-head multiplayer DJ vs. DJ mode where two players work their way through the same track for the best possible point total, the multiplayer Guitar and DJ mode which is compatible with all Guitar Hero guitars made for the same platform, and Party Mode where scoring is turned off and you can just listen to the 80+ unique mixes by big name DJs included in the game. And as with all games in the Guitar Hero series players can expect some pretty deep character customization options to be made available as their skills rise.
Taken together does all this equate to a quality music gameplay experience? Well, what I've seen is pretty solid, so if you are a fan of both Guitar Hero type gameplay and DJ music and culture, I'd say you almost certainly will not be disappointed. Also, with its new controller, as well as different and in many places, challenging gameplay, if you are more interested in DJ Hero as a departure from series' very well-worn gameplay mold, you will probably be equally happy.
Tom Milnes, Amazon.com/games freelance contributor
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Customers like the multiplayer compatibility, music, quality and difficulty level of the video game. They mention that it's loads of fun, the turntable itself is fun and that online play and career is hours of fun. They also like the originality, and performance. However, some customers have mixed opinions on value.
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Customers find the multiplayer compatibility of the game to be loads of fun. They say the music and the way it plays is addictive. They also mention that the turntable itself is fun, and the online play and career is hours of fun for the whole family. Customers also say that the special effects really catch the mood of the gaming.
"...All in all, the game is a lot of fun...." Read more
"...It delivers where it counts the most. The DJ experience and gameplay. Though tough, when you nail it. It feels (and sounds) really good." Read more
"...with GREAT DLCNevertheless this is a great game, and anyone who likes this syle of music should buy this game!" Read more
"...is a well made new entry into the rhythm game arena that is a lot of fun to play...." Read more
Customers like the music in the video game. They say the songs and mixes are amazing, great, and original. They also mention that the visual effects and amount of songs are good. Overall, customers say the music is great to listen to and that it sounds perfectly picked and mixed.
"...All in all, the game is a lot of fun. The music is great and it's something that both the kids and I can all sit together and play, and no one is..." Read more
"...I saw clips of this game on youtube and xbox 360 video downloads. It looked ok, it sounded ok. This is not a game you can watch...." Read more
"...THE MIXES RANGE FROM ENJOYABLE TO AWESOME; some are very creative others are kinda annoying or unstylish at times, but overall they are great.theres..." Read more
"...Band, or Guitar Hero franchises. - I found the music of the game to be quite good, and several times found myself surprised how well some of..." Read more
Customers like the quality of the game. They say it's well-made, has good mixes, and does a great job of mixing genres. They also mention that the mixes range from enjoyable to awesome. Customers also say the game is in great condition and within a decent price range.
"...They did a great job of mixing genres too, throwing together some songs I never would have expected to sound so good side by side...." Read more
"...The mixes are fun. The presentation is cool...." Read more
"...THE MIXES RANGE FROM ENJOYABLE TO AWESOME; some are very creative others are kinda annoying or unstylish at times, but overall they are great.theres..." Read more
"...Original/Unique gameplay you won't find anywhere else- Great turntable peripheral that feels sturdy and performs flawlessly-..." Read more
Customers like the difficulty level of the game. They mention it's pleasantly challenging to learn, easy to do, and fun. They also say the game is harder than expected, with a good balance and range of difficulty. Customers also appreciate the tutorial and turntable, which are easy to use. They say the learning curve is very small.
"...score up to 3 stars on hard, so it's a very good balance and range of difficulty. Beginner and easy don't even use the crossfader...." Read more
"...looking controller I can think of offhand, and I found it pleasantly challenging to learn...." Read more
"This is one of the most fun music games I have ever played. Easy to pick up for Guitar Hero and Rock Band fans...." Read more
"...Learning curve is very small, especially if you played any of the Guitar Hero or Rock Band Games...." Read more
Customers find the gameplay original and unique. They say the game replicates DJing very well and is innovative. Customers also like the features and the challenge of the game. Overall, they say it's a great game with a steep learning curve.
"...The game replicates djing very well, and you get the general feel of manipulating music like a true dj does...." Read more
"...Pros:- Original/Unique gameplay you won't find anywhere else- Great turntable peripheral that feels sturdy and performs flawlessly-..." Read more
"...There has been a lot implemented in the game. You can challenge others online and you can even make your own track list of songs to play...." Read more
"...It's much more creative and fun to listen to and play. That said, it seems more challenging to me than the guitar games, in a good way...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the video game software. They mention that it performs flawlessly, runs smoothly, and has no problems.
"...Great turntable peripheral that feels sturdy and performs flawlessly-..." Read more
"...This one works perfectly, nothing wrong with it at all. Loving this game!" Read more
"...He loves it and it runs with out any problems. super!" Read more
"Loved this game, It worked perfectly when I had received it. The game was in great condition! and it was within a decent price range." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the video game software. Some mention it's well worth the money, while others say it'd be overpriced for 1 month of use. They also mention that the DLC is expensive.
"...It's certainly worth playing, unless you're one of those people who can't stand some form of DJ,..." Read more
"...There's not too many games that fit that criteria. $120 is kind of steep, but for something that we can play as a family that we all enjoy, I'm..." Read more
"...Well worth the money!! :)" Read more
"...willing to put down the cash then go for it its alot of fun and very worth the money." Read more
Customers dislike the buttons on the physical video game software. They mention that there are too many buttons in proximity with one another, making it difficult to hold the device. Some customers also report that the red button starts hitting every time they hit the blue button.
"...- Another issue I have heard is that the blue button is too close to the center, making it difficult to hold the button down and move the turntable..." Read more
"The game is really fun. But after 1 month of use the red button started hitting everytime you hit the blue button so it messed up every song...." Read more
"...3. Too many beat buttons in proximity with one another...." Read more
"...The turntable is on the left and the buttons are on the right." Read more
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Unlike the demo, it offers 5 levels of difficulty; beginner, easy, medium, hard and expert. My 8 year old son can score up to 3 stars on easy and I can score up to 3 stars on hard, so it's a very good balance and range of difficulty. Beginner and easy don't even use the crossfader. The tracks are also family friendly with bad words dropped out. Some may not like that, but I appreciated it. The tutorial was also very good and gets you going quickly.
The track list is amazing and the mixes are super. They did a great job of mixing genres too, throwing together some songs I never would have expected to sound so good side by side. The timing of the button pushes and such is difficult at first but it gets a lot easier as your ear starts to hear the patterns in the mixes. Some people have said the learning curve is steep but I disagree... I found the drum kit in WT to be much harder to get the hang of.
The only downside of the $120 version is not having a good stand for the device. I had to set up a card table which is kind of inconvenient. I hated holding the thing in my lap too, it's just too unsteady.
All in all, the game is a lot of fun. The music is great and it's something that both the kids and I can all sit together and play, and no one is frustrated or left out. There's not too many games that fit that criteria. $120 is kind of steep, but for something that we can play as a family that we all enjoy, I'm good with that. And Daft Punk too... what more do you need?
My only issues are, its extremely unforgiving. If you are not on target with your turntable moves. You will lose the stream. Guitar Hero/Rock Band games are a little more forgiving. You don't have to be 100% precise to get the note. DJ Hero...you gotta be almost perfect or it doesn't count. That can sometimes bring the fun down for me. Because I know I'm close, but not close enough. I know if this was guitar hero or rock band. I would have gotten it but being DJ Hero. I did not. This game played on higher settings and nailing down the passages does make you feel ike a real DJ just like playing GH/RB on expert nailing all the notes in a tough part gives you that feeling of being a real guitarist. I love that. The other problem with the game. Its not very good for multiplayer. Where games like Guitar Hero and especially Rock Band get better with more players. This game sorta gets dragged down...Its better off played alone. The Guitar Controller tack-on for certain songs in DJ Hero is just that...a tack-on. A reason to give people with guitar controllers the ability to use them on a few songs. But it is such a small amount that you can tell, its a tack-on that doesn't mean much. Very easy guitar charts as well. Don't expect much of a challenge.
That said, I can't give it anything less then 5 stars because it is what it says it is. It delivers where it counts the most. The DJ experience and gameplay. Though tough, when you nail it. It feels (and sounds) really good.
The Controller:
- One downside to the controller I have found is that it "feels" cheaply made. My perception on this may be skewed by the fact that I have used the corded demo controller which seems to be much more solid and well made. I have not had any issues with the controller breaking, but I dislike the fact that it feels cheap.
- Something I have heard a lot of complaints about is the Cross Fader, specifically that moving quickly from either of the side positions to the center is difficult and easy to overshoot. Part of this is of course the learning curve of a new controller/game, but I think a big part of what is causing grief with this is that people try to move the slider to the exact center position. This is not necessary! Moving from side to center only requires a slight tap to move the slider away from the side it is currently on, try this if you're having trouble.
- Another issue I have heard is that the blue button is too close to the center, making it difficult to hold the button down and move the turntable at the same time. I've found that placing your thumb on the textured side of the turntable to assist in performing scratches with blue held down takes care of this pretty nicely. Another solution I have heard mentioned is to change the controller setup so that the buttons are on the outer edge of the controller, which puts your (generally stronger) index finger on the blue button allowing for better control
The Game:
- Due to only 2 people being able to play at once, and the steep learning curve this is not a great choice for a party rhythm game when compared to something from the Rock Band, or Guitar Hero franchises.
- I found the music of the game to be quite good, and several times found myself surprised how well some of the song combinations went together even if I didn't particularly care for one or both of the songs used.
- The gameplay itself is pretty significantly different from any other rhythm game I have played before, including Beatmania IIDX which has the most similar looking controller I can think of offhand, and I found it pleasantly challenging to learn. I am far from a 'master' and have a ways to go yet of course, but I'm enjoying every minute of it.
To sum up, DJ Hero is a well made new entry into the rhythm game arena that is a lot of fun to play. It's not great as a party game, and I have concerns about how long the controller will hold out with heavy use which are the only downsides I see, and why I gave this 4 stars instead of 5.
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流れてくるノートに合わせてボタンを押し、スクラッチしたり、
リズムの流れに沿って、フェーダーを左右に動かす、という
音ゲーです。
チュートリアルもしっかりしているので、すんなりゲームに
入り込めます。
収録曲も100曲近くあり、また難易度も5段階あるので、
ボリュームも満足だと思います。
ターンテーブルを付け替えることによって、左利きの方にも
対応しています。
曲はミックスなので、原曲が好きな方には、多少趣味に合わない
ものもあるかもしれません。
ですが、総合的には良い音楽ゲームだと思います。
2も出るそうなので、興味を持たれた方は購入を検討して
いただきたいと思います^^
最後に、ダウンロードコンテンツの3曲640MSPというのはちょっと・・・
もう少し財布にやさしいと、嬉しいんですが^^;